There are likely many more games ahead for Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, but his 300th game held some extra weight.
As you know, Suzuki was drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights with the second of their three first-round selections in their inaugural draft (2017). However, he never played a game for the Golden Knights because he was traded to the Habs in a package including Tomas Tatar and a 2019 second-round selection, which they then dealt to the Los Angeles Kings for picks number 64 (Mattias Norlinder) and 126 (Jacob LeGuerrier). Well, the London, Ontario, native suited up for his 300th game against his former team.
The trade for Suzuki could end up being the most crucial trade made by the Canadiens in recent memory, as he has led the team in points the last two years, and he is the captain. He has also been able to stay healthy for an 82-game season in back-to-back years. Suzuki and Cole Caufield have developed great chemistry, and the young duo electrified empty arenas during the Habs Stanley Cup finals run in 2021.
To celebrate Suzuki’s 300th game against the Golden Knights. Despite the Habs coming up short in a losing effort, let’s look back at five of Suzuki’s most memorable moments in a Canadiens sweater.